Inauguration Concerts Go Pop with Kid Rock, Billy Ray Cyrus, and More

Get ready for some music at the upcoming presidential inauguration! Carrie Underwood is set to perform "America the Beautiful" at the swearing-in ceremony on Monday. That's not all - Kid Rock, the Village People, Billy Ray Cyrus, and many other artists will be joining her throughout the weekend and Monday. Kid Rock and the Village People will be performing at the Make America Great Again Victory Rally on Sunday. This event is called a "celebration of music, unity, and patriotism" by the inauguration committee. Throughout Monday, different artists like the Village People, Jason Aldean, and even a surprise guest will be performing at various balls. The inauguration committee has said that the entertainment lineup is a way to "usher in America’s new Golden Age. " That's a big deal! performances at such events are a tradition. For instance, Garth Brooks sang "Amazing Grace" at Joe Biden's inauguration, and Beyoncé sang the national anthem at Barack Obama's inauguration in 2012. If you're planning to attend, the security screening gates at the Capitol will open early on Monday at 5 a. m. ET. The music will start around 9:30 a. m. , so get ready for a fun and patriotic day! After the swearing-in ceremony, there will be a lot of exciting events. This includes saying goodbye to the former president and vice president, military ceremonies, a presidential parade, and finally, a signing ceremony at the White House.